Multimedia Journalist — Local Advocacy & Impact Reporter

Sinclair Broadcast Group; Amarillo (TX); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

KVII/KVIH is seeking a Multi-Media Journalist to lead local storytelling across broadcast and digital platforms from Amarillo and the Texas Panhandle. The role emphasizes advocacy journalism, asking tough questions, and holding power to account.

The ideal candidate will enterprise stories, develop sources, shoot and edit video, and write clearly under deadline while engaging audiences online and on social media.

Qualifications

• Strong writing and storytelling with solid news judgment.
• Ability to shoot and edit video.
• Comfortable reporting live under deadline pressure.
• Commitment to accuracy, fairness, and ethical journalism.
• Passion for local news and serving the community.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
• Previous newsroom experience or a journalism degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Cover daily news, breaking news, and enterprise stories across the Texas Panhandle and surrounding communities.
• Pitch and produce advocacy-focused stories that identify community concerns, expose problems, and seek meaningful responses.
• Shoot, write, edit, and present stories for television, digital, and social platforms.
• Develop sources and build trust with viewers, community members, and local leaders.
• Follow up on stories to ensure questions are answered and concerns are not forgotten.
• Use social media and digital tools to find stories, engage audiences, and expand reach of our journalism.

Skills

Strong writing & storytelling

Shoot & edit video

Live reporting under deadline

Accuracy, fairness & ethics

Local news passion

Communication & organization

Driver's license

Education

Journalism degree

Job description

KVII/KVIH is seeking a Multi-Media Journalist to lead local storytelling across broadcast and digital platforms from Amarillo and the Texas Panhandle. The role emphasizes advocacy journalism, asking tough questions, and holding power to account.

The ideal candidate will enterprise stories, develop sources, shoot and edit video, and write clearly under deadline while engaging audiences online and on social media.